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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 306.30 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 306.30 and 216.93 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 306.30 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/306.30 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 306.30 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 66,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,445.66/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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